Senior Groundwater Remediation Engineer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

EnSafe is accepting applications for a Senior Groundwater Remediation Engineer remote to join our team in one of our Southern California locations, Long Beach or San Diego, CA. This role is perfect for experienced engineers looking to lead complex remediation projects while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

What You'll Do

• Lead the assessment, design, construction, optimization, and long-term performance evaluation of groundwater remediation systems.
• Provide technical direction for rehabilitation and optimization of existing groundwater treatment systems, including pump-and-treat and advanced treatment technologies.
• Oversee design/build remediation projects from conceptual design through system installation, commissioning, and long-term operations and maintenance.
• Serve as the primary liaison during regulatory agency negotiations, ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and defensible remediation strategies.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with Southern California water districts, regulatory bodies, and project attorneys.
• Lead and mentor a team of mid-level engineers, guiding technical work products, project execution, and professional development.
• Develop and implement long-term site-closure strategies that integrate regulatory, technical, and risk-based considerations.
• Support client and legal teams with technical documentation, expert input, and defensible engineering evaluations.

Requirements

• 10–20 years of engineering experience in groundwater remediation, including system design, construction, and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitating, optimizing, and troubleshooting groundwater remediation systems.
• Strong experience with remediation design/build projects, including management of subcontractors and field teams.
• Hands-on experience with system installation, construction oversight, and operations and maintenance activities.
• Proven track record in regulatory agency negotiations at the state and/or regional level.
• Prior experience working with Southern California water districts and familiarity with local regulatory frameworks.
• Ion exchange treatment system experience, including multi-contaminant applications.
• Subject-matter expertise in perchlorate remediation technologies and strategies.

Nice to Have

• PE license in CA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Client management and business development experience.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates, proposals, and remedial action plans.

What We Offer

• Employee-Owned Advantage: EnSafe is 100% employee-owned, with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) since 1997.
• Commitment to Growth and Wellness: The company supports personalized career development, mentorship, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Purpose Driven Work: EnSafe's mission focuses on delivering impactful environmental, health, and safety consulting.
• Safety as a Value: Safety is deeply embedded in our culture, prioritizing employee well-being.
• A Culture of Freedom & Ownership: Employees are encouraged to pursue growth in a flexible, entrepreneurial environment.